WWE Royal Rumble 2023: 3 superstars we might see back in the ring

Royal Rumble has become one of the most talked about event in WWE's line of pay-per-views. Being the first mega event of the new year, it sets the precedent for biggest WWE event WrestleMania, which takes place in April. This would be the first Royal Rumble under the new Creative Head Paul Triple H Levesque. 

Ever since Triple H has taken over from Vince McMahon, we have seen several superstars like Braun Strowman and Bray Wyatt making their return to the WWE. The overall show has changed and wrestling now has taken a front seat as several superstars from NXT are now being inducted into the WWE shows Raw and SmackDown.

The 30-men Royal Rumble has marked return of several superstars. From John Cena to Rey Mysterio to Edge and even Triple H himself have made their returns at Royal Rumble after a long hiatus. This time too, it is expected that some superstars might come back to compete in the 30-men main event.

While the creative team of WWE has always stunned the WWE Universe with some momentous comebacks. Here are three wrestlers who might make at return to the WWE at the Royal Rumble:

1. Chris Masters: The chiselled-bodied Chris Masters, most famous for his Master Lock, might make return to Royal Rumble next month. The speculations of his return increased when he dropped a hint on his Twitter account that he is eyeing a return.

Masters last appeared in the WWE nearly a decade back and has not been seen wrestling since then. He had created a name for himself with his Master Lock. He had several weeks running his Master Lock challenge until Bobby Lashley finally broke it. 

Masters might not be booked for a win, but his return might set forth some creative storylines with either Sami Zayn, Seth Rollins or even Kevin Owens.

2. Zack Ryder: Ryder has been one of the most popular performer with the fans and many think that the company hasn't given him his due. Even the cute Jarrius "JJ" Robertson had called Zyder one of his favorite wrestlers apart from Roman Reigns and Randy Ortan.

Ryder hasn't appeared in-action in WWE since he was released by the company in 2020. After that, he joined independent circuit and has been wrestling there. And the fans are keeping their fingers crossed for a possible return of Ryder. Under Triple H, Zack Ryder can think of a good run in WWE, even if its for a short time. 

3. Cody Rhodes: The former AEW wrestler made his comeback to WWE at the biggest stage in WrestleMania 38. Not only did he make a comeback, he defeated Seth Rollins in his first match post his return and left the entire WWE universe awestruck.

Cody's previous stint with the company wasn't that great and he was reduced to an average rookie of the locker room. In May 2016, he requested to be released. He joined the independent circuit and also made appearances at TNA Wrestling. Later he joined AEW. But all through these years, Cody had rejuvenated himself and when he returned at WrestleMania, fans saw a new Cody Rhodes. 

Cody had a breakthrough year in 2022 since his comeback, but an injury cut short his appearance after June 2022 and he was rested to recuperate. There was also an update provided by WWE, that Cody's recovery was faster than expected.

If Cody returns to the Royal Rumble, then chances are he might win the whole thing and challenge Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania. 

The next Royal Rumble is scheduled to happen on January 29, 2023 at Alamodome.